Autographs

March 25, 2025

Auction Closing April 10 at 12 PM ET The autographs portion of the April 10 Autographs & Subculture auction includes some prominent builders—of industry, of cities, of…

January 8, 2025

2024 was an eventful year for Swann that brought about exciting changes, including the reorganization of our Fine Art Department, which saw Nigel Freeman step in as the head of…

November 8, 2024

A question I am frequently asked by non-collectors or people new to collecting is, “How do you estimate the value of an autograph?” The question is not easy to answer…

October 24, 2024

This November auction will include rare autographs by world leaders, authors, Arthurian legends, and musical figures.

October 17, 2024

Swann autographs specialist Marco Tomaschett visited the Schomburg Center to view their display celebrating James Baldwin’s centenary year. The exhibition is open through…

July 15, 2024

In the 2024 Winter-Spring season, Swann Galleries continued to provide high-quality auctions of unusual and rare material. Several single-owner collections were featured,…

June 18, 2024

As a specialized auction house, Swann has the unique ability to connect collectors with their specific interests. This is especially true for aviation collectors; the auctions…

June 6, 2024

Highlights from Swann's June 25 timed Autographs Sale.

February 26, 2024

Autographs provide the collector with a number of joys, one of which is their ability to bring you closer to people in another time and place. Of course, every autograph shows the…

February 7, 2024

This auction will contain property from the Forbes Collection, reflecting a keen interest in American history, world leaders, American entertainers between the 1930s and 1960s,…